My dad regularly gets this thing where he feels bloated having eaten very little.I'm worried for him and he won't go to the doctors about it, even though I've been pestering him that it might be something big..He's not slim because of it - he's rather quite fat and has a big belly.He still has a big dinner, but regularly he says after eating a snack (such as a muffin) that he's bloated! (This is not straight after a meal)

Could this be something?

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My dad regularly gets this thing where he feels bloated having eaten very little.I'm worried for him and he won't go to the doctors about it, even though I've been pestering him that it might be something big..He's not slim because of it - he's rather quite fat and has a big belly.He still has a big dinner, but regularly he says after eating a snack (such as a muffin) that he's bloated! (This is not straight after a meal)

Could this be something?

Hiya

At guess it could be that your Dad has a slight intolerance to gluten, causing bloating and a 'heavy' feeling in the gut. Or sometimes dairy products have the same affect. Sometimes bloating can be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome too, particularly if he toilet habits are variable. Do urge him to see his GP, as it could be treated easily with some medication and/or change of diet.